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You remember a long time ago
I told you that...
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I said that you ain't never
gettin' rid of me. Remember that?
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Well, you're not.
:07:16
You're never gettin' rid of me.
:07:20
Happy "almost anniversary".
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- A few questions, please.
- How long are you here for?
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- We talk later.
- When are you gonna fight, Drago?
:07:41
We talk later.
:07:43
Is it definite that the Soviet Union
will enter professional boxing?
:07:47
No more talk now.
We will talk at press conference.
:07:52
Oh, golden dishes
from Church's and catfish at Church's
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Have some catfish from
Church's Fried Chicken
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Catfish from Church's!
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Today may be a landmark
in sports history.
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After unravelling years ofred tape,
Russia will throw its hat into the ring -
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the prize ring. The introductions were
made by his wife, Ludmilla Vobet Drago -
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gold medallist in swimming.
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Today the Soviet Union has officially
entered professional boxing.
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My husband and great undefeated
heavyweight world amateur champion,
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Captain lvan Drago, has come here
with his trainers to America
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to compete as an international
sportsman and ambassador ofgoodwill.
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Has he boxed against a professional?
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From having been trained in Russia
by great boxing coach Manuel Vega,
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and now by Sergei Rimsky,
we hope he's qualified to do so.
:08:42
- Hope?
- Well, I know he is,
:08:44
but I don't want to sound too confident.
:08:47
We would like an exhibition bout with
your famous champion, Rocky Balboa.
:08:52
You think he can fight
someone as seasoned as Balboa?
:08:55
There is no one who can match his
strength, endurance or aggressiveness.
:08:59
You make him sound indestructible.